Support through the holidays

[Just This Guy]

Warning: whining to follow. Feel free to ignore this post.

Our Christmas took a major down turn.tone of stuff went wrong. We were going to go horseback caroling with a group from our barn, but DW had to work and DD#1&2 both got hit with stomach flu. Nothing like cleaning up puke at 2:00 AM. So my Saturday was stuck in with sick kids. Needless to say we didn't get a chance to go to the Christmas party that evening as well. Sunday we were planing to go to the Christmas Service at the local Episcopalian church (full choir, organ showcase, hand bell choir, their most elaborate service of the year.) DW and DS both come down with the flu that day. Si there went those plans. Monday we didn't have much planed, figured we would take things easy and be ready fro Christmas. Everyone is doing better, so we are hoping we are through this. Nope. Monday night, I get hit.

So today, I'm going to the bathroom every couple hours throughout the night, I got no rest. Morning, a lot of the plans got cut or scaled back. Kids had fun opening their presents, Fortunately, DS could play ringleader and keep the chaos to a dull roar. Christmas is always interesting with a toddler running around and it doen't help when you are down an adult and the other still isn't running at full strength.

Fortunately, after we got everything cleaned up, w could put the kids down in front of a movie and I could slip out to my room to rot.

Sigh... All your hopes and plans for the Holiday, and Murphy's Law has to come and smack you up side the gut.

Okay, I'll end my rant.

[blazerb]

I hope everyone is having a merry Christmas. Our family is getting through it. I was thinking that holidays shouldn't be so hard, but maybe that is what they are. Knowing this group is here makes me feel better.

[MoPag]

I did something impulsively yesterday... perhaps it was a gift to myself. My body practically did it on its own, I swear.

The boys stopped by all dressed up to drop off their Christmas gifts from dad and then go back out with dad and mistress. I had just been bopping around the house listening to good music so I was happy and happy to see them. Then my oldest son gives me a long sad look as he kisses me good bye.... I get a thought in my head that I am going to look at them in the car. Both the boys backs were to me, she was looking down at her phone, and he was staring point blank at me. I, with a smile on my face, flicked him the bird, and shut the garage door.

In a way a paid dearly for this... haha. My heart raced for hours and I felt like I had just robbed a bank... which is sad and pathetic even if understandable. A couple of friends laughed at the story and so did my mom. No one scolded me or said I was a bad person so I guess all is still right with the world haha. Hopefully the judge agrees if it comes up! In my fantasy land, where I place thoughts I can’t/shouldn’t actually do, he/she would applaud me. Of course I think fantasizing about flicking him off is what got me in this mess! My mind and body synced up haha!

Only one more sleep ‘til Christmas! I am going to brush on the horridness of last week and enjoy today and tomorrow as much as possible.
I’ll just take it hour by hour. Hope everyone stays safe and has a good holiday.

You are freaking awesome LS!!!! Way to go!!!

[Hagoth]

Has everyone survived?

Sorry about the illness, Just This Guy.

My extended family blessing went well. I said, "I am going to offer an entirely non-denominational blessing. You can apply however it makes sense to you..." and then, without addressing it to any particular invisible beings, I said some words about gratitude for family and food and wishes for blessings, joy and peace." I got compliments from both the LDS and non-LDS attendees.

[wtfluff]

Has everyone survived?

Best "Christmas" in recent memory for me.

The "Holidays" aren't over yet though, there's still time for things to go south. (Fingers crossed that doesn't happen... )

[Lithium Sunset]

You are freaking awesome LS!!!! Way to go!!!

Thank you! Sometimes the right have to be allowed to be wrong. Hope you are hangin in there Mo.

I don’t see the holidays as over yet either, but close! Here is to a better 2019!

[Random]

If we simply have hope to have faith he exists I believe that is enough and he loves us individually, organized religion is man made and only serves men with power real religion is or own ability to worship God or whatever higher power we have faith in. Merry Christmas . Love my NOM family.

I think this is spot on. Organized religion seems to exist to serve those who would like to be the masters, with followers giving them adoration, honor, and money. I think God does not think like people do and I think your view of him/them is spot on.

[Random]

In a way a paid dearly for this... haha. My heart raced for hours and I felt like I had just robbed a bank... which is sad and pathetic even if understandable.

I felt exactly the same way the first time I wore a tank top outside. I live near the edge of town and was walking toward "the boonies". I saw no one, but still felt as if I was committing a grievous sin, that someone would see me, and that I would get in trouble.

[Random]

Warning: whining to follow. Feel free to ignore this post.

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Okay, I'll end my rant.

Hugs. That is totally crappy and I hope you and your family are feeling better now. I hope you can do something fun for New Year's.